Politics & Government
How Hillsdale Voted In Uncontested Council Primary
Two Republican candidates filed to run, but no Democrats will oppose them in the eventual election.

HILLSDALE, NJ — The polls are closed, and unofficial vote totals are in for the uncontested council primary in Hillsdale
Current Council President Abby Lundy and current councilman John Escobar are seeking re-election in the race for two open seats. Municipal Clerk Denise Kohan said no Democratic candidates filed petitions.
Unofficial vote totals from Bergen County are as follows:
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- Abby Lundy — 294
- John Escobar — 297
Hillsdale voters could also cast votes for state Assembly and Senate candidates in the 39th District. Those candidates include:
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- Karlito Almeda, D
- Melinda Iannuzzi, D
- Robert Auth (i), R
- DeAnne DeFuccio (i), R
- John Azzariti, R
- Jonathan Kurpis, R
Senate
- Ruth Dugan, D
- Holly Schepisi, R
The Tuesday election will determine a party nomination, and the results are unofficial until certified by the county clerk.
Patch will update this story as results come in.
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